Partner
Alfred Ip
We have wide ranging experience in providing notarial services which support the international activities of both businesses and individuals.
Notarial services are provided for the preparation, execution and verification of legal documents for use overseas (except those documents which originate in Hong Kong for use in Mainland China which are dealt with by China Appointed Attesting Officers).
References
Hugill & Ip has been ranked by Benchmark Litigation in the following practice areas:
- Highly Recommended for Private Client
- Recommended in Labor and Employment
- Tier 3 for Commercial and Transactions
Adam Hugill and Alfred Ip are rated Litigation Stars and Geraint Ho Future Star. Hugill & Ip is recognised for its work in dispute resolution and the firm has a distinct focus on employment and private client litigation. The firm is also increasingly involved in general commercial disputes. Key names in the dispute resolution team include partners Alfred Ip and Adam Hugill who led the majority of cases worked on during the research period.
One highlight saw the firm acting for Hong Kong hedge fund BFAM Partners to obtain an injunction against its former chief technology officer to restrict his ability to work for a key competitor for the duration of his non-competition covenant. This is a rare example of the High Court upholding and enforcing a non-competition restriction. In another ongoing case, the firm is defending claims on behalf of Charles Taylor and nine other defendants against allegations of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties and unlawful conspiracy. The firm also acted for KPMG’s court-appointed administrator to administrate the estate and conduct various recovery actions against the former executor of the estate.
Benchmark Litigation - 2022
Independent Hong Kong-based firm Hugill & Ip has established a strong reputation among individuals and families, since it was founded in 2018. It provides ‘practical and effective solutions’ across the gamut of private client and family law matters. Name partner and team head Alfred Ip has been pivotal to the firm’s success in the area, particularly in relation to contentious trusts and probate work, where it has swiftly gained a reputation as ‘undoubtedly the to-go-to address in terms of inheritance provisions disputes’.
‘Hugill and Ip is a highly professional legal firm who represent their clients with utmost respect. They are very knowledgeable in all aspects of the law.’
‘I’ve dealt with different members of the team and I find that they stand out from other international and local firms in an exceptional way. Their technical skills paired with a great sense of urgency and an attitude that keeps clients’ interest at heart is unparalleled in Hong Kong.’
‘Alfred Ip is very knowledgeable of the estate and probate laws of Hong Kong.’
Legal 500 - 2022
Three of Hugill & Ip partners ranked as Asialaw Distinguished Practitioner in the following practice areas:
- Adam Hugill for Labour and Employment (Highly Recommended Firm)
- Alfred Ip for Private Client and Dispute Resolution (Recommended Firm)
- Christopher Hooley for Corporate and M&A (Notable Firm)
Client feedback:
“Good practical dispute resolution services for medium–sized disputes.” – Dispute resolution
“The firm is excellent for anti-discrimination work. They provide well-grounded and practical advice to their clients.” – Labour and employment
“Clear and honest advice placed in the context of the legal framework in Hong Kong. Charges are very reasonable also.” – Labour and employment
“We have worked closely with several partners who head different practice areas, and they have all provided excellent legal advice to us. Aside from being very professional solicitors, the firm has a practical and cost-effective way to approach legal needs. It is extremely thorough and very fast in getting back to us with the correct advice. We are also impressed about the Corporate Social Responsibility contribution that Hugill & Ip uses to give back to the community.” – Private client
Asialaw - 2022
The Law Society of Hong Kong has presented the 2021 Awards for the Pro-bono and Community Recognition Programme:
- Hugill & Ip – Gold Law Firm Award
- Alfred Ip (Ip Woon Shun 葉煥信) – Individual Gold Award
- Harry Wong (Wong Man Hei 王敏曦) – Individual Silver Award
- Jacqueline Cheng – Individual Bronze Award
- Adam Hugill – Individual Bronze Award
- Gary Wong – Individual Bronze Award
- Carmen Tang – Individual Bronze Award
The Law Society of Hong Kong - 2021
Alfred Ip is recognised for his Contentious Trusts practice
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Citywealth's Leaders List - 2021
How we can help you
- Witnessing powers of attorney for use overseas
- Verifying the identity of a person
- Witnessing documents for purchase or sale of land or property overseas
- Authenticating personal documents and information for immigration/emigration, marriage, adoption, succession or other purposes
- Authenticating company, commercial and business documents
- Preparing ships protest
- Providing authentication and secure record for a transaction, document or event
- Witnessing affidavits and other documents for filing with foreign courts or administrative offices
Apostille by High Court of Hong Kong
Some documents bearing the signature and seal of a Public Notary are required to be further authenticated by apostilles issued by the High Court of Hong Kong. Those documents that require authentication by apostilles are for use in Hague Apostille Convention States or Territories.
Legalization by Consulates or Commissions
Documents destined for non-Hague Apostille Convention States or Territories, after being signed and sealed by a Public Notary, will require legalization of the identity, signature and seal of the Public Notary by the relevant diplomatic representative of the state or territory in Hong Kong before these documents can be used in that state or territory.
Official Translation of Legal Documents
Documents can be officially translated into a recognised language for the relevant jurisdiction, so that the Public Notary can then notarise the document.
Insights
The Role of a Notary Public in Hong Kong
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COVID-19 and the Potential Long-term Benefits of Electronic Notarization
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